The Governing Board believes that all students have the right to be educated in a positive learning environment free from disruptions. On school grounds and at school activities, students shall be expected to exhibit appropriate conduct that does not infringe upon the rights of others or interfere with the school program.
Behavior is considered appropriate when students are diligent in study, neat and clean, careful with school property, and courteous and respectful towards their teachers, other staff, other students and volunteers.
Prohibited student conduct includes but is not limited to:
Behavior that endangers other students and/or staff
1. Behavior that disrupts the orderly classroom or school environment
2. Harassment of other students or staff, including bullying and name-calling
3. Damage to or theft of property belonging to the district, staff or other students
4. Possession, use or sale of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs
5. Except with prior consent for health reasons, possession or use of electronic signaling devices (Education Code 48901.5)
6. Electronic signaling devices may include, but not limited to, pagers, beepers and cellular/digital telephones.
7. Possession or use of laser pointers, unless used for a valid instructional or other school-related purpose, including employment (Penal Code 417.27)
Prior to bringing a laser pointer on school premises, students shall first obtain permission from the principal or designee. The principal or designee shall determine whether the requested use of the laser pointer is for valid instructional or other school-related purpose.
8. Profane, vulgar or abusive language
9. Plagiarism or dishonesty in school work or on tests
10. Inappropriate dress
11. Tardiness and unexcused absence from school
12. Failure to remain on school premises in accordance with school rules
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each school site develops standards of conduct and discipline consistent with district rules and regulations. Students shall receive regular instruction regarding district and school rules and regulations related to conduct. Students who violate these rules and regulations may be subject to discipline including but not limited to suspension, expulsion or transfer to alternative programs, if available.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination
32261 Bullying
35181 Governing board policy on responsibilities of students
44807 Duty concerning conduct of students
48900-48925 Suspension or expulsion, especially:
48908 Duties of students
51512 Prohibition against electronic listening or recording device in classroom without permission
CIVIL CODE
1714.1 Liability of parents and guardians for willful misconduct of minor
PENAL CODE
288.2 Harmful matter with intent to seduce
313 Harmful matter
647 Use of camera or other instrument to invade person's privacy; misdemeanor
647.7 Use of camera or other instrument to invade person's privacy; punishment
653.2 Electronic communication devices, threats to safety
VEHICLE CODE
23124 Use of cellular phones provisional license holders
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
2000h-2000h6 Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 47
254 Universal service discounts (e-rate)
COURT DECISIONS
J.C. v. Beverly Hills Unified School District, (2010) 711 F.Supp.2d 1094
LaVine v. Blaine School District, (2000, 9th Cir.) 257 F.3d 981
Emmett v. Kent School District No. 415, (2000) 92 F.Supp. 1088
Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser, (1986) 478 U.S. 675
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, (1969) 393 U.S. 503
Management Resources:
CSBA PUBLICATIONS
Cyberbullying: Policy Considerations for Boards, Policy Brief, July 2007
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS
Bullying at School, 2003
NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION PUBLICATIONS
Digital Discipline: Off-Campus Student Conduct, the First Amendment and Web Sites, School Law in Review, 2001
NATIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER PUBLICATIONS
Bullying in School: Fighting the Bullying Battle, 2006
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
California Cybersafety for Children: http://www.cybersafety.ca.gov
California Department of Education, Safe Schools Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss
Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use: http://cyberbully.org
National School Boards Association: http://www.nsba.org
National School Safety Center: http://www.schoolsafety.us
U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov
Policy SANTA MARIA-BONITA SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: August 23, 2000 Santa Maria, California